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VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hair and BeautyAccreditation start date: 1 August 2011Credit value: 14Total Qualification Time (TQT): 140Guided learning hours (GLH): 115 - 140Qualification number: 600/2625/X

Statement of unit achievementBy signing this statement of unit achievement you are confirming that all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and range statements have been achieved under specified conditions and that the evidence gathered is authentic.

This statement of unit achievement table must be completed prior to claiming certification.

Unit code Date achieved Learner signature

Assessor initials

IQA signature (if sampled)

Mandatory units

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Optional units Please insert optional units achieved

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The qualification

Introduction National Occupational Standards (NOS)

The VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies – Hair and Beauty is a qualification that has been designed to prepare you for employment, to develop your skills in personal and social development and teach you a range of techniques across the hair and beauty sectors.

This qualification is very flexible and will allow you to choose from over 60 units ranging from; ‘managing your own money’ to ‘dealing with problems in everyday life’, through to ‘the art of photographic make-up’ to ‘plaiting and twisting hair’.

Each unit that you choose to study will be underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills and will provide you with the foundation for further learning. It will also enable you to perform your own salon services and to assist others in the salon. It may lead directly into supervised employment in the hair and beauty industry working as a salon apprentice.

Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa qualifications.

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Progression

When you have successfully completed this qualification you will have the opportunity to progress to the following VTCT qualifications:• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering African

Type Hair• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Natural African

Type Hair• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Chemically

Treated African Type Hair• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

(Combined Hair Types)• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy

General• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Make-Up• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT vocationally related qualifications:• Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty

Services • Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-

Up• Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing• Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Services• Level 2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s

Hairdressing• Level 2 Diploma in Barbering• Level 2 Diploma in African Caribbean

Hairdressing• Level 2 Certificate in Women’s

Hairdressing• Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing Services• Level 2 Certificate in Perming and

Neutralising• Level 2 Certificate in Colouring Hair• Level 2 Certificate in Barbering• Level 2 Certificate in African Caribbean

Hairdressing• Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair• Level 2 Award in Scalp Massage Services• Level 2 Award in Creating an Image for the

Hair and Beauty Sector• Level 2 Award in Wig Services• Level 2 Award in the Art of Dressing Hair• Level 2 Award in the Art of Colouring Hair• Level 2 Award in Salon Reception Duties• Level 2 Award in Health and Safety for

Hair and Beauty• Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at

Work (HSE Approved)• Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact

Dermatitis• Level 2 Award in Nail Art Application• Level 2 Award in Nail Treatments• Level 2 Award in Airbrush Nail Design• Level 2 Award in Nail Art• Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology• Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology

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Qualification structure

Mandatory units - 4 creditsVTCT unit code

Ofqual unit reference Level Unit title Credit value GLH

UV10631 K/502/0469 L1 Developing self 2 20

UV10636 J/502/0477 L1 Preparation for work 2 20

Optional units from Group A that have the same title at different levels cannot be selected together as part of this qualification (i.e. E3 Community action and L1 Community action).

Optional units - Group A - 4 (minimum) creditsVTCT unit code

Ofqual unit reference Level Unit title Credit value GLH

UV30617 F/502/0459 E3 Community action 2 20

UV10630 M/502/0473 L1 Community action 2 20

UV30622 T/502/0457 E3 Managing social relationships 2 20

UV10635 D/502/0470 L1 Managing social relationships 2 20

UV30629 F/502/0655 E3 Parenting awareness 2 20

UV10642 J/502/0656 L1 Parenting awareness 2 20

UV30626 H/502/0454 E3 Dealing with problems in daily life 2 20

UV10639 L/502/0464 L1 Dealing with problems in daily life 2 20

UV30620 F/502/0445 E3 Individual rights and responsibilities 1 10

UV10633 K/502/0472 L1 Individual rights and responsibilities 1 10

Total credits required - 14 (minimum)

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All mandatory units must be completed. A minimum of 8 credits must be achieved at Level 1 or above.

Optional units - Group A (continued)

VTCT unit code

Ofqual unit reference Level Unit title Credit value GLH

UV30627 L/502/0657 E3 Environmental awareness 2 20

UV10640 Y/502/0659 L1 Environmental awareness 2 20

UV30628 M/502/0649 E3 Making the most of leisure time 2 20

UV10641 K/502/0651 L1 Making the most of leisure time 2 20

UV30625 Y/502/0435 E3 Working towards goals 2 20

UV10638 J/502/0463 L1 Working towards goals 2 20

UV30621 Y/502/0452 E3 Managing own money 2 20

UV10634 R/502/0479 L1 Managing own money 2 20

UV30624 H/502/0437 E3 Working as part of a group 2 20

UV10637 R/502/0465 L1 Working as part of a group 2 20

UV30619 L/502/0450 E3 Healthy living 2 20

UV10632 F/502/0476 L1 Healthy living 2 20

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Optional units - Group B - 6 (minimum) creditsVTCT unit code

Ofqual unit reference Level Unit title Credit value GLH

Generic

UV30334 T/502/3469 E3 Create an image using colour for the hair and beauty sector1 3 30

UV30330 A/502/3800 E3 Introduction to the hair and beauty sector2 2 20

UV30331 F/502/3801 E3 Presenting a professional image in a salon3 2 20

UV10481 R/600/6334 L1 Salon reception duties4 3 22

UV10477 A/600/6327 L1 Follow health and safety in the salon5 3 22

UV10478 H/600/6323 L1 Working with others in the hair and beauty sector 2 19

UV10482 Y/600/6335 L1 Create and maintain retail displays in the salon 2 17

UV10343 R/502/3981 L1 Introduction to the hair and beauty sector2 3 25

UV10344 Y/502/3982 L1 Presenting a professional image in a salon3 3 25

UV10479 Y/600/4875 L1 Create a hair and beauty image1 3 30

UV20499 J/600/8632 L2 Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector1 7 60

UV20489 A/600/8773 L2 Salon reception duties4 3 24

UV20490 J/600/8761 L2 Display stock to promote sales in a salon 3 24

UV20483 R/600/8763 L2 Follow health and safety practice in the salon5 3 22

UV20492 T/600/8769 L2 Promote products and services to clients in a salon 3 28

UV20678 J/503/1270 L2 Employment rights and responsibilities in the hair and beauty sector 2 12

UV20556 Y/502/0385 L2 Contact dermatitis prevention 1 9

UV20676 L/503/1268 L2 Exploring hair and beauty organisations6 2 12

UV20677 R/503/1269 L2 Exploring the hair and beauty sector6 2 11

Optional units - Group B (continued)

VTCT unit code

Ofqual unit reference Level Unit title Credit value GLH

Hairdressing

UV30341 R/502/3804 E3 Hair plaiting7 3 30

UV30336 L/502/3753 E3 Shampoo and conditioning8 3 30

UV30342 Y/502/3805 L1 Plaiting and twisting hair7 3 30

UV30337 A/502/3795 L1 Styling men’s hair 3 30

UV30338 F/502/3796 L1 Styling women’s hair 3 30

UV10480 R/600/4874 L1 Colour hair using temporary colour9 3 30

UV20484 M/600/8611 L2 Working in the hair industry 4 35

UV20494 T/600/8626 L2 The art of colouring hair9 7 60

UV10345 Y/502/3979 L2 The art of dressing hair 5 30

UV20488 H/600/8539 L2 Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp8 3 29

UV20513 L/600/8535 L2 Provide scalp massage services12 4 33

UV20514 T/600/8531 L2 Style and finish African type hair 5 45

UV20386 A/600/9065 L2 Client consultation for hair services 3 30

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Optional units - Group B (continued)

VTCT unit code

Ofqual unit reference Level Unit title Credit value GLH

Beauty therapy

UV30332 K/502/3467 E3 Hand care10 3 30

UV30335 Y/502/3464 E3 Skin care11 3 30

UV30340 L/502/3803 L1 Themed face painting 3 30

UV10416 R/601/3557 L1 Providing basic manicure treatment10 3 30

UV10417 L/601/3556 L1 Providing basic pedicure treatment 3 30

UV30339 J/502/3797 L1 Basic make-up application 3 30

UV30333 K/502/3470 L1 Nail art application 3 30

UV20453 A/601/4458 L2 Client care and communication in beauty-related industries 2 20

UV20398 A/601/3987 L2 Provide facial skincare11 7 56

UV20400 H/601/4356 L2 Head massage12 4 30

UV20415 T/601/5642 L2 Working in beauty related industries 4 31

UV20444 H/601/5491 L2 Design and apply Mendhi skin decoration 4 34

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Guidance on assessment

External assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)

Externally assessed question papers completed electronically will be set and marked by VTCT.

Externally assessed hard-copy question papers will be set by VTCT, marked by centre staff and sampled by VTCT external quality assurers.

This book contains the mandatory units that make up this qualification. Optional units will be provided in additional booklets (if applicable). Where indicated, VTCT will provide assessment materials. Assessments may be internal or external. The method of assessment is indicated in each unit.

Internal assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)

Assessment is set, marked and internally quality assured by the centre to clearly demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. Assessment is sampled by VTCT external quality assurers.

Assessment explained

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VTCT courses are assessed and quality assured by centre staff. Work will be set to improve your practical skills, knowledge and understanding. For practical elements, you will be observed by your assessor. All your work must be collected in a portfolio of evidence and cross-referenced to requirements listed in this record of assessment book.

Your centre will have an internal quality assurer whose role is to check that your assessment and evidence is valid and reliable and meets VTCT and regulatory requirements.

An external quality assurer, appointed by VTCT, will visit your centre to sample and quality-check assessments, the internal quality assurance process and the evidence gathered. You may be asked to attend on a different day from usual if requested by the external quality assurer.

This record of assessment book is your property and must be in your possession when you are being assessed or quality assured. It must be kept safe. In some cases your centre will be required to keep it in a secure place. You and your course assessor will together complete this book to show achievement of all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and ranges.

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Creating a portfolio of evidence

As part of this qualification you are required to produce a portfolio of evidence. A portfolio will confirm the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have learnt. It may be in electronic or paper format.

Your assessor will provide guidance on how to prepare the portfolio of evidence and how to show practical achievement, and understanding of the knowledge required to successfully complete this qualification. It is this booklet along with the portfolio of evidence that will serve as the prime source of evidence for this qualification.

Evidence in the portfolio may take the following forms:

• Observed work• Witness statements• Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment• Written questions• Oral questions• Assignments• Case studies

All evidence should be documented in the portfolio and cross referenced to unit outcomes. Constructing the portfolio of evidence should not be left to the end of the course.

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Unit assessment methods

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This section provides an overview of the assessment methods that make up each unit in this qualification. Detailed information on assessment is provided in each unit.

Mandatory units External Internal

VTCT unit code Level Unit title Question

paper(s) Portfolio of evidence

UV10631 L1 Developing self 0 UV10636 L1 Preparation for work 0

Optional units - Group AExternal Internal

VTCT unit code Level Unit title Question

paper(s) Portfolio of evidence

UV30617 E3 Community action 0 UV10630 L1 Community action 0 UV30622 E3 Managing social relationships 0 UV10635 L1 Managing social relationships 0 UV30629 E3 Parenting awareness 0 UV10642 L1 Parenting awareness 0 UV30626 E3 Dealing with problems in daily life 0 UV10639 L1 Dealing with problems in daily life 0

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Unit assessment methods

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Optional units - Group A (continued)

External Internal

VTCT unit code Level Unit title Question

paper(s) Portfolio of evidence

UV30620 E3 Individual rights and responsibilities 0 UV10633 L1 Individual rights and responsibilities 0 UV30627 E3 Environmental awareness 0 UV10640 L1 Environmental awareness 0 UV30628 E3 Making the most of leisure time 0 UV10641 L1 Making the most of leisure time 0 UV30625 E3 Working towards goals 0 UV10638 L1 Working towards goals 0 UV30621 E3 Managing own money 0 UV10634 L1 Managing own money 0 UV30624 E3 Working as part of a group 0 UV10637 L1 Working as part of a group 0 UV30619 E3 Healthy living 0 UV10632 L1 Healthy living 0

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Optional units - Group BExternal Internal

VTCT unit code Level Unit title Question

paper(s) Observation(s) Portfolio of evidence

Generic

UV30334 E3 Create an image using colour for the hair and beauty sector 0

UV30330 E3 Introduction to the hair and beauty sector 0

UV30331 E3 Presenting a professional image in a salon 0

UV10481 L1 Salon reception duties 0

UV10477 L1 Follow health and safety in the salon 1

UV10478 L1 Working with others in the hair and beauty sector 0

UV10482 L1 Create and maintain retail displays in the salon 0

UV10343 L1 Introduction to the hair and beauty sector 0

UV10344 L1 Presenting a professional image in a salon 0

UV10479 L1 Create a hair and beauty image 0

UV20499 L2 Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector 0

UV20489 L2 Salon reception duties 0

UV20490 L2 Display stock to promote sales in a salon 0

UV20483 L2 Follow health and safety practice in the salon 1

UV20492 L2 Promote products and services to clients in a salon 0

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Optional units - Group B (continued)

External Internal

VTCT unit code Level Unit title Question

paper(s) Observation(s) Portfolio of evidence

Generic (continued)

UV20678 L2Employment rights and responsibilities in the hair and beauty sector

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UV20556 L2 Contact dermatitis prevention 0

UV20676 L2 Exploring hair and beauty organisations 0

UV20677 L2 Exploring the hair and beauty sector 0

Hairdressing

UV30341 E3 Hair plaiting 0 UV30336 E3 Shampoo and conditioning 0 UV30342 L1 Plaiting and twisting hair 0 UV30337 L1 Styling men’s hair 0 UV30338 L1 Styling women’s hair 0 UV10480 L1 Colour hair using temporary colour 1 UV20484 L2 Working in the hair industry 0 UV20494 L2 The art of colouring hair 1 UV10345 L2 The art of dressing hair 1

UV20488 L2 Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp 1

UV20513 L2 Provide scalp massage services 0 UV20514 L2 Style and finish African type hair 1 UV20386 L2 Client consultation for hair services 1

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Unit assessment methods

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Optional units - Group B (continued)

External Internal

VTCT unit code Level Unit title Question

paper(s) Observation(s) Portfolio of evidence

Beauty therapy

UV30332 E3 Hand care 0 UV30335 E3 Skin care 0 UV30340 L1 Themed face painting 0 UV10416 L1 Providing basic manicure treatment 0 UV10417 L1 Providing basic pedicure treatment 0 UV30339 L1 Basic make-up application 0 UV30333 L1 Nail art application 0

UV20453 L2 Client care and communication in beauty-related industries 0

UV20398 L2 Provide facial skincare 2 UV20400 L2 Head massage 0

UV20415 L2 Working in beauty related industries 0

UV20444 L2 Design and apply Mendhi skin decoration 0

Unit glossary

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Description

VTCT product code

All units are allocated a unique VTCT product code for identification purposes. This code should be quoted in all queries and correspondence to VTCT.

Unit title The title clearly indicates the focus of the unit.

National Occupational Standards (NOS)

NOS describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to undertake a particular task or job to a nationally recognised level of competence.

LevelLevel is an indication of the demand of the learning experience, the depth and/or complexity of achievement and independence in achieving the learning outcomes.

Credit valueThis is the number of credits awarded upon successful achievement of all unit outcomes. Credit is a numerical value that represents a means of recognising, measuring, valuing and comparing achievement.

Guided learning hours (GLH)

The activity of a learner in being taught or instructed by - or otherwise participating in education or training under the immediate guidance or supervision of - a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

Total qualification time (TQT)

The number of hours an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for Guided Learning and an estimate of the number of hours a learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study, or any other form of participation in education or training. This includes assessment, which takes place as directed - but, unilke Guided Learning, not under the immediate guidance or supervision of - a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

Observations This indicates the minimum number of observations required to achieve the unit.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes are the most important component of the unit, they set out what is expected in terms of knowing, understanding and practical ability as a result of the learning process. Learning outcomes are the results of learning.

Evidence requirements This section provides guidelines on how evidence must be gathered.

Maximum service times

The maximum time in which a particular service or practical element must be completed.

Observation outcome

An observation outcome details the practical tasks that must be completed to achieve the unit.

Knowledge outcome

A knowledge outcome details the theoretical requirements of a unit that must be evidenced through oral questioning, a mandatory written question paper or portfolio of evidence.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria set out what is required, in terms of achievement, to meet a learning outcome. The assessment criteria and learning outcomes are the components that inform the learning and assessment that should take place. Assessment criteria define the standard expected to meet learning outcomes.

Range The range indicates what must be covered. Ranges must be practically demonstrated in parallel to the unit’s observation outcomes.

UV10631Developing self

It is the aim of this unit to introduce you to ways in which you can reflect on your own personal development and how your personal skills, abilities and behaviours can be improved.

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GLH

Credit value

Level

External paper(s)

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes Evidence requirements

Developing self

1. Take an active role in your self development

2. Be able to plan for your self development

3. Review your self development and plan for the future

1. Outcomes All unit outcomes must be achieved and evidenced in your portfolio of evidence. Evidence may include practical observations (evidence of), witness testimonies/statements, projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence.

2. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit.

3. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit.

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Outcome 1

Outcomes

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Date achievedAssessor initialsLearner signature

Take an active role in your self development

You can: Description of evidence

Portfolio reference

a. Describe personal strengths or abilities

b. Select an area for self development

c. Explain why this area is important for your self development

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Outcome 2

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Date achievedAssessor initialsLearner signature

Be able to plan for your self development

You can: Description of evidence

Portfolio reference

a. Prepare a plan for your identified area of self development

b. List activities, targets and timelines for your self development

c. Plan how to review your progress towards achieving your targets

d. Work through the agreed plan

Outcome 3

Date achievedAssessor initialsLearner signature

Review your self development and plan for the future

You can: Description of evidence

Portfolio reference

a. Review your self development plan

b. Suggest improvements and amendments to the plan

c. Explain how you will continue with your self development in the future

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Unit content

This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content.

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Outcome 1: Take an active role in your self development

Personal strengths and abilities: Communication skills (e.g. clarity, use of language, listening), practical skills (e.g. sports, cooking, IT), personal qualities (e.g. reliable, punctual, motivated, confident, patient), abilities (e.g. working with others, resolving conflict, motivating others).

Areas for self development: Ways to select an area for self development (SWOT analysis, discussion with tutors and peers, feedback from employers or managers), areas for self development (e.g. communication skills, punctuality and timekeeping, personal presentation enthusiasm, motivation), improvements

needed for future success and achievements.

Importance for self development: Reasons for selecting areas for self development (e.g. for success in employment, to improve achievement at school or college, to improve interaction with others).

Outcome 2: Be able to plan for your self development

Preparing a plan for self development: Identify areas for development, personal development plan (targets and timescales, support and resources, activities).

Activities, targets and timelines: Activities (e.g. training, work experience, practise), setting suitable SMART targets (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timed), timelines (start date, dates for completion of activities, dates for achievement of targets, end date).

Planning to review progress: Timescale for review (at the start, interim, at the end), people who can help with review (e.g. tutor, peers, employer), ways to review (e.g. self analysis,

reflective log, feedback and discussion with others).

Working through a plan: Keep to the planned activities and timescales, complete activities on time, complete activities to a satisfactory standard, keep a record of activities and achievements (e.g. diary or log).

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Outcome 3: Review your self development and plan for the future

Reviewing a self development plan: Measure success of the plan (e.g. targets, timescales, resources, activities), ways to review the plan (e.g. feedback from others, checklist of achievements).

Suggesting improvements and amendments: To timescales (e.g. more realistic times for completion and review), to targets (e.g. more specific), to activities (e.g. more suitable for personal skills), make suggestions (e.g. put forward ideas, give reasons for ideas).

Future self development: Self analysis, medium and long term planning (SMART targets, timelines, activities, support, resources).

UV10636Preparation for work

It is the aim of this unit to encourage you to look at your own skills and qualities in relation to those needed at work and to use this understanding to identify key personal information needed for an application.

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GLH

Credit value

Level

External paper(s)

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes Evidence requirements

Preparation for work

1. Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life

2. Research personal career opportunities

1. Outcomes All unit outcomes must be achieved and evidenced in your portfolio of evidence. Evidence may include practical observations (evidence of), witness testimonies/statements, projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence.

2. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit.

3. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit.

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Outcome 1

Outcomes

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Date achievedAssessor initialsLearner signature

Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life

You can: Description of evidence

Portfolio reference

a. Describe personal and employability skills and qualities which employees need

b. Describe your own skills, qualities and achievements

c. Explain how your own skills, qualities and achievements relate to those needed in the workplace

d. Suggest areas for improvement

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Outcome 2

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Date achievedAssessor initialsLearner signature

Research personal career opportunities

You can: Description of evidence

Portfolio reference

a. Find out about a range of potential job roles which interest you

b. Match your skills, qualities and achievements to a potential job role

c. Identify and prepare key information needed for an application or interview

Outcome 1: Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life

Unit content

This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content.

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Personal and employability skills and qualities: Finding out what employees need (e.g. job adverts, job descriptions, discussion with employers), describing skills (e.g. specific to a job role, communication, customer service, time management), describing qualities (e.g. punctual, motivated, organised, hard working).

Describing own skills, qualities and achievements: Skills (e.g. communicating with people), qualities (e.g. hard working, reliable), achievements (e.g. gaining a qualification, passing a driving test).

Explaining own skills, qualities and achievements: In relation to those needed in the workplace (e.g. a checklist of own skills, qualities, and achievements against job requirements, identifying gaps in skills and qualities), transfer of skills and qualities to different situations in the workplace.

Suggesting areas for development: Making suggestions about own skills and qualities which need development (e.g. based on job requirements, based on feedback from a manager, based on feedback from work experience or simulations).

Outcome 2: Research personal career opportunities

Range of potential job roles: Ways of finding out about a range of potential job roles (e.g. looking at newspaper adverts, performing an internet search to find websites, talking to a careers advisor, asking employers, undertaking a work experience placement).

Matching skills, qualities and achievements: Review the range of roles from own job research (adverts, person specifications, job description), comparison checklist of own skills, qualities, and achievements against job requirements, select a suitable job role (e.g. personal interest, location, skills and qualities).

Identifying and preparing key information: Key personal information (personal details, education and qualifications, employment history, other achievements, interests and hobbies, references), prepare key personal information (e.g. paper application form, online application form, basic curriculum vitae, letter of application, portfolio of evidence for interview), preparing answers for possible interview questions, role play answering basic interview questions.